Threat Database Adware Happy Cloud Ads

Happy Cloud Ads

By GoldSparrow in Adware

Threat Scorecard

Threat Level: 20 % (Normal)
Infected Computers: 12
First Seen: July 29, 2015
Last Seen: January 24, 2020
OS(es) Affected: Windows

The unusual number of ads by Happy Cloud in your Web browser may annoy many web surfers, and you should know that Happy Cloud is adware. The infamous SuperWeb LLC that released programs like GreyGray and Coupons Free that are known to push many advertisements in your Web browser developed the Happy Cloud adware. The Happy Cloud adware is promoted as a browser add-on that will help web surfers navigate the Internet, but its primary goal is to show numerous advertisements and earn affiliate revenue for its developers. Security analysts note that the Happy Cloud adware travels incorporated with freeware bundles that most users install with the 'Express' or 'Typical' option' and may slow down your Web browser. Moreover, the Happy Cloud adware may place its files in the hidden AppData folder to evade security scans and write an entry in the Windows Registry to start every time you log-on. The Happy Cloud adware will use web beacons, DOM storage data and read your bookmarks to conduct behavioral marketing and maximize its efficiency. The Happy Cloud adware may load video ads on websites like YouTube and DailyMotion. Also, the Happy Cloud adware may show banners and pop-up windows with marketing materials on every page you browse. The ads by adware such as Happy Cloud are not safe, and you may be redirected to harmful domains and insecure online shops. Users infected with the Happy Cloud adware could be suggested to install riskware like YTDToolbar and Zone to generate pay-per-install revenue. Therefore, you may want to use a reliable anti-spyware tool to remove the Happy Cloud adware safely.

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Directories

Happy Cloud Ads may create the following directory or directories:

%PROGRAMFILES%\Happy Cloud
%PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\Happy Cloud

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